A Summer That Changes Everything
Ian's Summer of Impact
Ian's Journey
Week Nine in Lima
Days off and field work that shaped his summer
Surfing in Miraflores
One-on-one lessons for less than $20, up on his first try, over an hour in the water with Alexa.
Barranco's Street Art
Artists brought the neighborhood back to life through competition, and Ian found his favorite: 'Pensar con el Corazón.'
Jorge's Ramp Complete
Seven hours, $700 raised, and a community united to finish the ramp, roof, and front wall.
Work That Builds Community
The heart of this internship lives in the field. Two weeks of effort culminated in finishing the staircase project—a transformation that opened new pathways through the community. That same week, Ian and the team completed and inaugurated Jorge's ramp, a project that raised $700 in seven hours through the collective effort of interns, volunteers, and neighbors working side by side. What began as identifying a need became a solution, then a celebration. With momentum building, they started another staircase project in the same community, this time with even more participation—a visible shift from earlier weeks when the team was smaller. This is what sustainable development looks like: not outsiders arriving with answers, but a community discovering its own capacity to build.
The heart of this internship lives in the field. Two weeks of effort culminated in finishing the staircase project—a transformation that opened new pathways through the community. That same week, Ian and the team completed and inaugurated Jorge's ramp, a project that raised $700 in seven hours through the collective effort of interns, volunteers, and neighbors working side by side. What began as identifying a need became a solution, then a celebration. With momentum building, they started another staircase project in the same community, this time with even more participation—a visible shift from earlier weeks when the team was smaller. This is what sustainable development looks like: not outsiders arriving with answers, but a community discovering its own capacity to build.
Ian's Journey
Biology & Community
From Brigades to Leadership
Beyond the Classroom
Biology & Community
From Brigades to Leadership
Beyond the Classroom
Ian's Passions Beyond the Field
A mentor, volunteer, and outdoor enthusiast committed to community and connection.
Mentor to Keshon and Kiki
President of MEDVIDA at UVM
Hiking, snowboarding, camping
Give Back Initiative